Amphora Hotel

We enjoyed our time! Clean room, & beautiful view!

Hotel located in the Venetian part of Chania, close to many taverns, shops and beaches. Staff were wonderful and helpful when required. The room we had was spacious and nicely restored. Common area balcony overlooked the harbor and was a great place to relax during the evenings. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.

Absolutely the best service and help! Very nice staff who goes out of their way to help you out with directions, reservations, local questions, etc. Price was very friendly as well. Right off the harbor and into the mix in about 2 minutes.

Absolutely stunning views. The room was spotless and the staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. The AC perfect after a Long Beach day. We had the best time in this Hotel. Highly recommended!

I loved everything. Anita and Augustine treated me like royalty.

Amazing property, walkable to all the restaurants and attractions in the area

Hotel was lovely. Room and shower room were quite basic and small, but clean and staffed by the most friendly and helpful people. Location perfect, atmosphere in Chania exquisite

Great location, very helpful staff

Wonderful small hotel in the heart of the Venetian port. Friendly, helpful staff who arranged a taxi to Aptera for us. Great breakfast. Highly recommended.

It’s a fairly nice place to stay but it’s noisy in the later evenings. Take your ear plugs.

Great rooftop terace on the water

This little hotel is honestly the perfect place. It has such character with its courtyard and winding hallways, the room I had was spacious and clean and the AC was amazing after a hot day out at the beaches! The service from the staff was top notch, they treat you like family not like another hotel guest! Its location is also hard to beat! Right on the water near the old bay, restaurants and shopping everywhere yet the pace at the hotel is still very relaxed! The breakfast was also amazing! I truly enjoyed my stay here and will absolutely be back in the future!

It was a quaint little room with a beautiful view, a fabulous shower, within walking distance to food , shopping, beaches.

I had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Amphora Hotel. The location was incredible, the view from the balcony couldn't have been better, and the staff were extremely helpful and kind. The only thing that I could say that wasn't glowingly positive was that I could hear people in the neighboring room, but I'm sure that's common in these older hotels. I would absolutely stay again and recommend to others.

What a lovely hotel in the heart of the old Venetian port. Perfect place to stay in walk around. The staff was wonderful and I even snagged the sweetened orange peel recipe from the gentleman from their cafe! He also checked us into the hotel. Lovely person! Can't wait to try his recipe!

Awesome stay with great staff

Wonderful hotel, great location. Everyone working at the hotel was very friendly and helpful.

Dear Travel Enthusiasts, I recently enjoyed staying at the Amphorah Hotel in Chania, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. When we arrived, the staff made us feel like cherished guests. Anita's warm welcome, Augostino's consistent helpfulness, and Christina's delightful breakfast service were just a few of the highlights. Their kindness and professionalism truly elevated our experience. The hotel is impeccably clean, beautifully designed, and conveniently located near all the must-see spots. The in-house restaurant, overlooking the Venetian port, is a culinary dream come true. The stunning views combined with delectable cuisine made our dining experiences unforgettable. Exploring Chania was a breeze, thanks to the hotel's strategic location. Whether it was arranging tours or strolling through the city streets, the staff's guidance made everything effortlessly accessible. I wholeheartedly recommend Amphora Hotel to anyone planning a visit to Chania. I am already looking forward to returning for future adventures. Warmest regards, Karineh

Staff was wonderful and helpful.

We absolutely loved our stay at Amphora! It was a quick walk from where our taxi dropped us off. We stayed in the triple room with a sea view. It was perfect for our family of 4 and the view was incredible. Anita, the receptionist made our stay wonderful. The restaurant was exceptional. Amazing service and they don’t harass you like many of the other restaurants there do. I can not recommend this hotel more! If we are ever back in Chania, we will be staying there again for sure!

Really great place to stay. Right over at a restaurant right on the harbor. Make sure you opt for the breakfast which is probably the best breakfast I’ve ever had. The food in the restaurant downstairs is also out of this world.

Lovely old property right in the heart of the old town. Large roof terrace with wonderful views of the harbour. Our room also had a great harbour view. The staff were really helpful and friendly, both on the front desk and in the breakfast room, and their English is excellent. The restaurant was right on the harbour edge with great food, good non-pushy service. We would definitely stay again.

Boutique Hotel with lots of character. Best location on the old port. Balconies overlooking water. Amazing rooftop views if you dont pick a balcony. Lovely staff. Spotless clean.

Fantastic location, clean and charming hotel with great service. Would stay here again when I'm I come back to Chania.

Nice small hotel

Chania was a charming surprise in our Greek trip and Amphora Hotel was an even better surprise! Our suite was spacious and the view of the Old Venetian Port from our balcony was unparalleled. We had the chance to try the restaurant as well, which is one of the best meals we had also.

My stay at Amphora Hotel was wonderful. Organised a taxi through the hotel that picked us up and brought us to the hotel where a member of staff was waiting in the old town. They took our bags and wheeled them all the way to the hotel and up the stairs. Reception staff was so helpful providing us with recommendations on where to go and how to get there. The room was so nice and the views of the harbour are amazing. They gave us a free bottle of wine that we could drink on the balcony while enjoying the view. Breakfast is good, large variety of food to choose from. Staff are so nice and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Only downside was we booked the room with one of the beds on the mezzanine; the air con air flow didn’t reach up there so got a bit hot and stuffy at night but should have realised that was a possibility given it is summer.

Beautiful hotel with view of the harbour and very friendly staff

Amphora has everything for me, a lovely individual feeling, excellent staff, and the location is fantastic. I’m going back!

The exceptional reception

A beautiful hotel in a fabulous location. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is worth adding as it is freshly prepared. Outside terrace has beautiful views and is a great place to relax.

What a beautiful place to stay in Chania! We had a room overlooking the main walkway and harbor. Gorgeous view from inside the room or sitting on the little balcony. The bed was very comfortable, great linens with an extra blanket and plenty of pillows. Entry is behind the main walkway street up old stone stairs (this is Crete and even near the harbor it’s hilly) then up some easy stairs into the lobby. I have some walking challenges but all doable with my cane. The staff were so lovely. We missed breakfast due to jet lag in day one but the guy who prepares breakfast does an amazing job. Lots of choices for cheeses,yogurt, fruit and eggs. We loved this place!!!!

We booked the bay front suite for two nights. There is a stunning view from the balcony of the room; however, you need to be aware that there is a late night party atmosphere that starts around 10:30pm on the other side of the bay and goes to about 3:30 am - even on a Tuesday and Wednesday night! Even with ear plugs in, I could still hear the bass and drums of the music across the way. This can be frustrating when you are already trying to adjust to the time change. However, on day three through seven we had booked the other suite and really liked it. It would not be for anyone who has difficulty handling stairs; however, because it has a spiral staircase to the floor below where the bathroom is. I also want to compliment the cleaning lady, she wanted to make sure if I wanted our room cleaned after the first night and I still had our do not disturb sign up around 1 pm. When she realized I couldn’t speak Greek, she went up to the front desk and had someone who could speak English call me. I let her come in while I was finishing getting ready. She was concerned that I didn’t know how to operate the tv because it was on, but on mute, so she called the front desk attendant who came down to check with me. I was using the usb in the tv to charge my phone, as I had forgotten my converter, but wanted the sound off. When I realized that was charging too slowly, they allowed me to borrow a usb charger for the duration of our stay.

Location, location! Right on the Venetian Harbour. Our room had wonderful views to the harbour with a lovely balcony, extremely clean, well kept. The building is a beautiful property full of accents and tasteful decor. Good wifi, the restaurant downstairs is amazing, delicious food and they give a discount to the hotel clients! Staff was very polite, helpful. We were there during the earthquake and the door of the bathroom got jammed after the movement, my son got trapped inside, the very dedicated lady in the reception rushed to help, she called another staff and she was very apologetic, we kept reassuring that we were ok and knew was not their fault but she insisted in giving us a bottle of wine. We highly recommend this beautiful place, without a doubt was a very important piece in our lovely time in Crete.

Would stay again any time. Great location, staff, comfort.

Fantastic property, great service. The room definitely lived up to the photos. Ill start with cons since there are only a few. CONS: - Travel from parking lot to hotel (on foot due to alleyways) was grueling with the luggage we had (2 large suitcases, one carry on bag). So if the hotel had a valet to assist with travel from the parking lot to the hotel, that would definitely increase its rep. - Shower water pressure and temp control was terrible. They had a fancy shower head set up but we didnt get to enjoy it due to the lack of water pressure and difficultly controlling the water temp. - Mattress was awful and is due for an upgrade. Extremely flat. - A/C unit worked great but was a bit outdated. PROS: - Location was FANTASTIC!!! Highly recommend staying here purely for the location. Proximity to restaurants, shopping, and the VIEWS!! - Overall decor was great and made it feel very authentic to Chania. We plan on staying here again when we visit Chania next year, so hopefully the cons get addressed by then.

Location location location it was wonderful to be on the Harbour! You really got to feel the Cretean vibe and be in it. It can be a little noisy at night but wasn’t too disturbing. Smelled like play dough in the halls from the hookah lounges nearby but tolerable. Would have loved if the do not disturb signed was acknowledged as we did not want anyone in our room and made sure the sign was clearly displayed. Room was spacious and perfect with a patio looking out at the lighthouse and the entire harbour.

Our room was even more beautiful than the pictures. We feel like we got very lucky as our hotel was the most beautiful in Chania! The room was absolutely charming with wood beams and hardwood floors; but importantly, the bathroom was modern and the AC rocked. The hotel location is perfect--right by the sea and the best shops. But even though we were right in the middle of everything, our room was very quiet at night. The staff were all so nice, and we loved the restaurant. Definitely get the breakfast option--It was delicious and the staff made it feel as though we woke up to have coffee and Dakos in a sweet family kitchen. When we go back, we will never stay anywhere else!

Great location with beautiful sea views! Very friendly staff and service was excellent. Would definitely stay again

Nice hotel, almost feel like my own apartment. Quiet, safe, close to everything. You can find a free parking spot not to far and always available, check on google and choose it for the gps, don’t put the hotel address bcs there is no way to reach it by car. Found that public parking first, then you walk 5 min that’s it! This info could safe me a headache and stress trying to reach the hotel driving by small and busy streets.

According to a front desk staff, all rooms have some problems, ours had a very small bathroom, very difficult to shower, no views (hotels.com shows a harbour view) and very noise, weird shape. They don't change towels and their problem resolution consists in trying to sell you a another room at their rip-off prices. Maybe it is cheap for a reason

An excellent hotel - perfect location and the view from the roof terraces of the harbour incredible. This is a perfect spot to have breakfast and watch the world go by. The restaurant is located right on the waterfront and again great place to chill and people watch. Staff service was excellent gave me trips on things to see and do and recommendations on gorge trip. All in all a wonderful hotel with friendly staff - would not hesitate to stay here again.

Excellent location right in the old harbour area. It’s a small hotel and my room was particularly small for a split level unit. The room was a little dated but it was clean. Don’t expect 5 star luxury but it was good value for the money. I would say 3 star at best in a great location.

Really enjoyed our stay here! The location is perfect, right on the harbor with beautiful views! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reception gave us tips on places to go and we had great breakfast on the terrace each morning, served by Augustine who was very welcoming! The hotel is very clean, the rooms are a good size and safe. Nothing bad to say! Great place for families, friends or solo travelers! The restaurant downstairs is also very good.

La vue sur le port de la vieille ville et la proximité des commerces en fait un hôtel ecellent.

The hotel is very well located. Staff is really polite and professional. Very clean and comfortable. The A/C was very handy as it was very hot outside. We had a room with sea view and it was breathtaking. The food at the hotel restaurant was very good and the prices were fair in comparison to other places around. Plus the guest discount was very appreciated. We recommend 100% to stay there if you're going to Chania!

This hotel was extremely clean. Staff excellent. Very good location.

Great location next to the harbour. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Wonderful boutique hotel along the Venetian Harbor. The staff was so warm and friendly, often smiling and eager to assist. I had a fantastic stay at this little hotel and really loved the two beautiful roof terraces with incredible views of Venetian Harbor and the mountains in the distance. This hotel exceeded my expectations, especially considering the price I paid. Highly recommend!

Wonderful location in Chania - charm and character, staff was great and views fantastic, Lots of steps to the room - be prepared to climb. No parking close by - we were fortunate to find a space a Talos Square but not easy to find a space. Cannot drop off bags as street is closed to traffic. If you don't need a car even better. Lots of restaurants/bars so be prepared for some noise in the evening. For us the positives outweighed any negatives. Would definitely stay her again.

Good location. Friendly staff. I’d skip the breakfast.

What we loved about this property was the atmosphere, location and service.

Great stay in the heart of old town. Beautiful room and balcony overlooking the harbor. Helpful staff, clean bathroom and great shower.

Great location right in the centre of all shops cafes and restaurants. Bus station less then 10min walk away. Staff are friendly and helpful, rooms are beautiful spacious great view of old town. Definitely recommend this hotel stay

Amazing view from our balcony. Hotel centrally located.

Loved our stay at Amphora. We traveled as group of 3 and the location of the hotel cannot be more convenient enough. Our room has partial harbor view and the terrace on the top floor is amazing. The staff here is all friendly and helpful when it comes to anything you need. Would recommend to everyone!

Location location location. Also the staff were super friendly and made you feel at home.

Lovely hotel with nice rooftop area with lovely views of the old harbour. Staff are very nice.

Location was excellent . Character and charm . Obliging friendly staff. Historic setting. Wonderful experience

The staff are so friendly, helpful and very welcoming. Great location and stunning views of the harbour from room 20. Breakfast was great with a good variety to suit all. we can not fault this hotel

Great hotel with beach views and a great restaurant.

loved this hotel!

Fantastic stay. Our room was impeccable and we had a great view of the harbour. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Chania.

A beautiful place in a comfortable and friendly hotel. The staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was very comfortable, light and airy, and full of character. We enjoyed the roof garden,.Housekeeping was excellent. My husband had difficulty climbing the stairs - but that was because of the nature of the building.We would love to return- again!

Wow! Nice hotel in a great location. Our room was very spacious and the bed was comfortable. The restaurant below is right along the old port sidewalk and has a great view. The food and service were excellent.

At the base of the hotel is a bar, not affiliated with the hotel, that plays loud music EVERY NIGHT until 5:30am. Could not sleep during our stay.

Staff was incredible. Got great tips. Room was beautiful. Would love to return.

Amazing views , friendly staff , great location , enjoyed our stay also walking distance to the beach

Staff is very friendly and helpful about what to see in the area! Room is extremely spacious. The area is great, lots of restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again!

The staff was friendly . Augustino was a friendly fellow. The location is great right in the middle of old town . You will enjoy the hotel if you like venetian style architecture. It really feels that you are back in time but with the bebefits of modern technology. The wi fi is not the best but i figure that is to be expected in such locations.

Best choice for our stay in Chania!! Im so happy I choose this hotel, it is so charming and close to everything. The hotel staff was fabulous and extrememly helpful with their recommendations! We stayed in a large suite with a balcony and had the best view of the harbor. The breakfast was delicous as well. It was truley perfect. I would defintely recommend everyone to stay here!

Exceptional service, value for the money and amazing location. We will stay there again and strongly recommend to all.

Lovely location and ambience. Our period suite felt like we were staying in an old traditional Cretan house. Nice roof terrace for when you want privacy or get away from the crowds. There was a noise issue in room 6 from a music bar below the hotel but Samuel dealt with it and changed our suite for us without hesitation. We had a wonderful holiday.

Well located hotel with oodles of charm. Friendly staff - we had a pleasant stay.

We had a large suite with a partial sea view over the harbour at one end and another window overlooking the cobbled street. The room was very spacious and quiet with a large bathroom. It was beautifully decorated and very clean with good air conditioning. All the hotel staff were lovely and friendly - breakfast was of very good quality and we had several evening meals in the restaurant. We would definitely go back !!

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of staying in this 600 year old building. The service was fantastic, accommodating our extremely late arrival in the small hours of the morning and helping us with our heavy suitcases. We had such a wonderful time in the old city of Chania, made even more special by this fabulous hotel.

What an amazing hotel! The hotel itself was so cozy, the staff made it an even better stay though. Every single person who worked there was above and beyond fabulous. I cannot wait to go back to Chania and stay here again! The restaurant was epic too!

This time, we got the suite with balcony on the seaside (room 6, I think). Comfortable, roomy, amazing view on the Old Venitian Port. High ceiling with wooden beams, classy antique furniture. Close to everything. Warm welcome as usual.

lovely spacious room, but bathroom was down a small circular staircase. very quiet. terrific rooftop spot for breakfast.

Even though we arrived very late in the evening, Augustine met us and helped us to our room. The room was small but suited us perfectly. The view of the harbor was amazing from our room as well as the two rooftop patio areas. Restaurants, shops and places of interest were within walking distance. Breakfast was served in a tiny courtyard and a large restaurant connected to the hotel was along the harbor.

Amazing characterful building in centre of Old Town.Room was great with bedroom on upper floor up a spiral staircase!We enjoyed the good quality breakfasts in the courtyard.One evening we had dinner excellent food and wine in a charming setting.

Very relaxing and interestig town with some good shops especially book shops.

What a great hotel! The staff were friendly and more than helpful and the our room was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, right in the middle of the Chania old town with lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Also, this hotel is tight on the pedestrian walkway that follows The shoreline of the lovely old harbour. It is particularly pleasant to sit on the rooftop deck and enjoy the magnificent view.

Fantastic hotel,great staff and really good location. We loved this hotel. Homely great balconies, loved walking out of the hotel into the port or beautiful side careless streets. The staff will collect your bags for you from your car. Not 5 star, but loved it.

The hotel was really nice. The staff were terrific and very helpful. They gave us recommendations and arranged our taxi to the airport. The room was very comfortable and had a great view of the harbor. The sole reason for giving Amphora a "terrible" rating is that there is a bar on the bottom floor that played loud music all night long. We did not get a single night of sleep. The bass guitar and drums vibrated throughout the building from 1am to 7am. It was HORRIBLE!!

Thump thump until 5am from bar below playing music

Great time. Breakfast nice

A lovely hotel in a great location with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.

Very lovely room (suite) which had lovely views of the old city harbour. Loved the downstairs spiral staircase to the bathroom. There is a really lovely vibe of the location of this hotel nestled amongst a range of other well decorated and ornate premises in the local area.

This hotel is right in the Old Town of Chania. It is like a step back in time! Our room was very clean and comfortable and we had a balcony overlooking the harbor. It was lovely and authentic. The breakfast buffet was very nice with the ability to eat inside, outside on the cobblestone path or upstairs on the rooftop garden. Everything in the room worked very well-( air conditioning, shower, toilet. ) The restaurant was excellent! Best food and price all along the Harbor, plus the hotel gives a 10% discount if you dine there. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

A wonderfully maintained Venetian building with a great location in the old port. Our suite was a throwback in time right down to the oversized hearth and four poster bed. All the room needs is a new matress. Unfortunately the existing made for a very restless sleep with next to no padding. The hotel tavern is truly the best on the port.

Lovely view. Lovely breakfast. Good map reading skills necessary for parking but we got close!

Good location and service. Some rooms not as sound proof as they should be.

Lovely hotel that is central to the harbour. Would definately stay here again!

Great big room overlooking the Venetian harbour.

Our large comfortable room, with lovely ancient ceiling timber exposed, had a small private balcony overlooking the water. The facility had two large common open areas with view of the water and comfortable chairs, tables and umbrellas, where there were guests eating breakfast or reading books. Breakfast was great. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Really lovely hotel, situated in centre of old town with fabulous views over the harbour. Friendly helpful staff and large clean room

great location to all restaurants,but noisy from night club next door

It's a boutique hotel in the heart of old Chania with a restaurant on the rooftop overlooking the harbor. The rooms have a strange lay-out (our bed was in a loft)and because it was in the heart of town, we heard disco music into the early morning hours. But the hotel itself is nice and the people couldn't be friendlier.

We loved our stay here. Situated in the old quarter of Chania, we had lovely views from our room and balcony across the harbour, facing the morning sunrise. And our delicious breakfast on an upper floor terrace was accompanied by swifts flying around us and visiting their nests under the pantiles. An evening meal at the restaurant downstairs was also very good. We found the staff very helpful with advice, assistance and recommendations. It isn't the cheapest place to stay in this part of Chania but we thought it was very good value.